1. Cl = 8 - 7 - 1
- Lewis Diagram: Cl with 7 dots (3 lone pairs + 1 single dot) and 1 bonding pair (shared with another atom)
- # of Lone Pairs: 3
- # of Bonding Pairs: 1
2. F = 8 - 7 - 1
- Lewis Diagram: F with 7 dots (3 lone pairs + 1 single dot) and 1 bonding pair (shared with another atom)
- # of Lone Pairs: 3
- # of Bonding Pairs: 1
3. C = 8 - 4 - 4
- Lewis Diagram: C with 4 dots (each representing a bonding pair, no lone pairs shown as all valence electrons are used in bonds)
- # of Lone Pairs: 0
- # of Bonding Pairs: 4
4. C = 8 - 4 - 2 (assuming double bond)
- Lewis Diagram: C with 4 dots (2 lone pairs if not bonded, or 2 bonding pairs if forming double bonds — context suggests 2 bonding pairs for a double bond scenario)
- # of Lone Pairs: 2
- # of Bonding Pairs: 2
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of covalent compound worksheets.
